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Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

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Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in May, with an average price of €40. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach €52.

€52
€46
€40
€34
    Cheapest
  • €48
    Apr
  • €40
    May
  • €41
    Jun
  • €47
    Jul
  • €47
    Aug
  • €47
    Sep
  • €50
    Oct
  • €52
    Nov
  • €49
    Dec
  • €48
    Jan
  • €49
    Feb
  • €49
    Mar

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, May is often the month to find the lowest fares from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of €114. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €241.

€241
€178
€114
€51
    Cheapest
  • €163
    Apr
  • €114
    May
  • €121
    Jun
  • €160
    Jul
  • €144
    Aug
  • €142
    Sep
  • €147
    Oct
  • €149
    Nov
  • €171
    Dec
  • €191
    Jan
  • €185
    Feb
  • €241
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€122
€107
€91
€76
  • €99
    Mon
  • €91
    Tue
  • €96
    Wed
  • €112
    Thu
  • €122
    Fri
  • €109
    Sat
  • €116
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

See which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance706.58km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€48
Cheapest return ticket price€88

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Melbourne Airport(mel).
  • There are around 68 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around €80 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €94 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 8657 flights per month.

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